PROGRAM ANALYST (T32)

Summary

This position is part of the Air Support Operations Squadron on Ellington Field located in Houston, TX. The primary purpose of the position is to provide management with objectively based information to effectively assess the group and squadron ability to meet the operations, training, and readiness missions in support of fielding a complex tactical communications-electronics weapons system. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (T32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Responsible for acceptance and certification of communications-electronics (C-E) systems and implementation of quality and reliability plans for assigned C-E systems. Develops sampling plans and procedures for monitoring product certification decisions. Independently evaluates the effectiveness of substantive unit programs and processes in meeting their established goals and objectives. Analyzes evaluation results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and objective information to identify mission strengths and weaknesses. Develops recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process improvements for the organization. Plans and designs procedures to improve product and service quality. Evaluates mission effectiveness. Develops and administers a system of internal audits, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with group and squadron mission. Using standardized and locally developed evaluation programs and processes, responsible for planning and accomplishment of scheduled and unscheduled managerial, personnel, technical and special evaluations. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of implemented programs and their interrelationships to apply statistical analysis techniques to measure progress, efficiency, and trends impacting the effectiveness of the organization to meet the organizational goals and objectives. Performs cost-benefit and task analysis to seek more efficient and effective means and methods to achieve desired results. Develops life cycle cost analyses on all organizational projected programs and systems for new and/or future missions. Interprets a variety of technical requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance with applicable regulations, procedures and practices. Provides organization management with factual, objective assessments of the unit's ability to perform the mission. Analyzes, validates, and identifies ways to improve the mission, function, and activities of the organization. Provides management officials with information needed for effective direction of programs to include reports identifying limiting factors, program management opportunities, and availability of operable mission equipment. Advises employees, supervisors, and managers on the evaluation of basic program policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures. If no output quantity or quality criterion exists, recommends establishment of these requirements. Develops baseline for use in measuring and analyzing organizational productivity or effectiveness. Provides the commander and supervisors with factual, objective assessments of a section's ability to perform the mission and develops recommendations for needed improvements. Responsible for any required process improvement teams to help develop recommendations to improve methods or processes. Develops process, management, administrative, and technical evaluation plans for implementation by managers. Notes deficiencies, identifies necessary resources, and recommends corrective action. Reviews workload requirements to ascertain areas where procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness and is able to utilize centralized planning and decentralized execution of mission objectives. Recommends internal reporting and status tracking procedures to ensure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and follow-up reports. Manages the evaluation program to ensure required actions are tracked and completed. Conducts studies to ensure ground industrial safety, fire prevention and security standards are being followed. Makes recommendations, reviews responses and ensures that corrective actions are performed. Ensures all work centers are following all applicable safety practices according to applicable regulations; fire safety practices, to include fire extinguisher sign off forms and training are being kept up to date and properly documented; and that building security measures are being followed according to the applicable Force Protection condition. Routinely conducts safety studies, in order to track violations and on the job injuries, to maintain the safest work environment possible. Responsible for development of training programs for assigned drill status personnel. Plans and schedules training activities for assigned Drill Status Guard members. Oversees and conducts On the Job Training (OJT) for personnel. Ensures the availability of lesson plans, facilities, and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished when required. Responsible for documentation of accomplished training in a timely manner. This may require the use of automated training documentation system. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Appointment Factors: This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Area(s) of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Air National Guard. All current members of the Texas Air National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard. Remarks: Trainees Accepted This position will require that the selectee participate in and complete field training requirements in accordance with AFMAN 10-3531 V1 Tactical Air Control Party Weapon System.. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. Trial period required (see remarks) Direct deposit is mandatory. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Texas Air National Guard Membership is required. Military Requirements This position will require that the selectee participate in and complete field training requirements in accordance with AFMAN 10-3531 V1 Tactical Air Control Party Weapon System. For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 1D772R Rank Spread: AB (E-1) not to exceed SSgt (E-5)

Qualifications and evaluation

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): . NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12837552 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held: Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent) Hours worked per week To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) OF-306 Other (1) Resume SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214 Member-4 Copy, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or visiting their website. 4. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference". You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. Click the following link to determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. https:// webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.ht Vet Tool https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm

Additional information

Additional Information Trial Period: As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.